Security Officer - Full Time
Overview
Allied Universal®, North America’s leading security and facility services company, offers rewarding careers that provide you a sense of purpose. While working in a dynamic, welcoming, and collaborative workplace, you will be part of a team that contributes to a culture that positively impacts the communities and customers we serve.
Job Description
As a SSecurity Officer - Full Time in Cedar Rapids, IA, you will serve and safeguard clients in a range of industries such as Manufacturing & Industrial, and more. As a Dispatch Officer at a dynamic manufacturing and industrial location, you will coordinate communications, monitor activity, and support timely responses to security-related incidents. You will maintain clear records, assist with access and visitor coordination, and provide outstanding customer service. Join Allied Universal to bring agility, reliability, innovation, teamwork, and integrity to a caring culture that puts people first.
Position Type: Full Time
Pay Rate: $26.00 / Hour
Job Schedule:
DayTimeMon04:00 PM - 12:00 AMTue04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWed04:00 PM - 12:00 AMThur04:00 PM - 12:00 AMFri04:00 PM - 12:00 AMWhat You'll Do:
- Provide customer service to employees, contractors, visitors, and delivery personnel by carrying out site-specific security-related procedures, access protocols, and emergency response activities at an industrial location.
- Coordinate dispatch communications for security-related personnel, incoming calls, service requests, alarms, and incidents using radios, phones, and applicable reporting systems.
- Monitor access points, visitor activity, delivery traffic, and operational areas, documenting relevant details and communicating concerns to appropriate personnel.
- Respond to incidents and critical situations in a calm, problem-solving manner, dispatching available resources and following established escalation procedures.
- Conduct regular and random patrols around the facility, perimeter, parking areas, and designated operational spaces; working environments and conditions may vary by client site.
Minimum Requirements:
- Be at least 18 years of age for unarmed roles; 21+ years of age for armed roles.
- Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a background investigation in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws.
- Allied Universal will consider qualified applications with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable laws.
- As a condition of employment, applicants will be subject to a drug screen to the extent permitted by law.
- Licensing requirements are subject to state and/or local laws and regulations and may be required prior to employment.
- A valid driver’s license will be required for driving positions only.
Why Join Us:
- Smart Tools: Access to our exclusive technology to view and claim additional shifts to earn more.
- Career Growth: Get paid training and access to career growth opportunities.
- Financial and Health Benefits: Enjoy access to a retirement savings plan, plus medical, dental, vision, basic life and AD&D, and disability insurance.
- Exclusive Perks: Enjoy discounts on top brands and services through our Perks Program.
Closing
Allied Universal® is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race/ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or relationship/association with a protected veteran, or any other basis or characteristic protected by law. For more information: www.aus.com.
If you have difficulty using the online system and require an alternate method to apply or require an accommodation, please contact our local Human Resources department. To find an office near you, please visit: www.aus.com/offices.